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This member of the Aster family is common throughout the Algonquin Highlands, much to the dismay of allergy sufferers! You will find them from August through to October along roadsides, open woods and fields.
This perennial grows to heights of 90 – 180 cm, with mass of small yellow flowers. These flowers attract Honeybees, Flies and Wasps. The leaves are toothed, lance-shaped and have a rough, hairy texture. Canada Goldenrod fruits are tiny seeds that have white bristles that assist in their spreading by the wind.
This plant has been used to make dye. In the past, Amerindians used the seeds for food.
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